On December 30, 1964, a beautiful baby boy was bom to Paula and Lawrence Huggins, they named him Lawrence Wilbert Huggins Jr. Lawrence was raised in Baltimore, MD, reared in the church, and was baptized at an early age. He was educated in the Baltimore Public School System and was a graduate of Forest Park High School class of 1982. After attending Coppin State College, "Man" as he was affectionately called, enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) where he was an Airfield Mechanic. He received The Commendation Medal and The Achievement Medal. After faithfully serving and protecting his family and country in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield, he obtained the rank of Sergeant and later retired with an honorable discharge fromthe USAF after serving for 8 years. He later was employed with the Maryland Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer^after which he was an Overland/OTR driver for 12 years, respectively ending withEstes Express Lines of Dallas,TX. Lawrence was a faithful and supportive member of the S.O.W. Ministries Church of Lancaster, Texas under the leadership of Pastor Earl Potts. He was a loyal friend, faithful employee, and contributing member of society... and did it all with a smile! We will miss that smile. Lawrence Huggins Jr. was carried off into eternal bliss on the wings of a dove on September 14, 2013 at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Those who are left to cherish his memories the most are his children; sons Lawrence W. Huggins III & Davon Huggins, daughters Chonika Johnson & Quinisha Huggins, his loving mother Paula Huggins, his dear sister Monica Huggins, grandson Paris Mallory, granddaughter Mahah Huggins, aunts; Bonnie, Dee, and Cathy, uncles; Dale Sr. and Bynum, niece Chanda, Nephews; Lee (preceded), Donnie, and Jay, great-nephews; Jamal, Jashua, Brandon, Davon, Leon, Isaha, and Christian, great-nieces; Lilly, Erin, and Faith, and a host of many extended family members & friends. Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Tuesday, October 01, 2013 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions Funeral Service Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Wednesday, October 02, 2013 10:00 AM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
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